Ashalaya

Aim To foster the development of persons with mental disability.

Ashalaya...
	is listed under the category Disability/Mental Retardation
	was established in 1980
	focuses on mental retardation, pre-school, school, shelter, group home
	functions at the Local level
	works with children with mental retardation, slum children, 5 years and above
	welcomes help in the form of volunteers, books, clothes, toys, donations, sponsorship for education

Ashalaya runs a school for children with mental retardation which offers an early intervention programme; and academics, vocational training, speech therapy, physiotherapy, yoga and sports. It also organises annual talent exhibitions and summer camps. It runs a residential centre which provides temporary and long term shelter, academics and vocational training. It has a sheltered workshop for adolescents, and group homes for those with independent living skills. It offers counselling and guidance for parents and children. It also has an evening study centre for normal, disadvantaged children.

Ms Elizabeth Benjamin, Director
Available - Mon-Sat 9.00-5.30
No. 115, 2nd Cross, Ashalaya Layout, Hennur Main Road, Geddalahalli, Kothanur Post, Bangalore - 560077.
Ph 28465320 , Fax 28445458 , Email ashalayahwmr@gmail.com